Sunday, December 20, 2009

Get Started The Easy Way - Begin Investing

By Scarlett Embs

If you are anxious to jump start your investments, you'll get started immediately while not having a heap of knowledge regarding the stock market. Start by being a conservative investor with a lower risk tolerance. This can provide you a way to get started building your wealth, while you learn additional information about investing.

Start with an interest bearing savings account. You may already have one. If you don't, you should. A savings account may be opened at the identical bank that you are doing your checking at - or at any other bank. A savings account should pay two - 4% on the money that you have on deposit in the account.

It's not a large sum of money - unless you have 1,000,000 dollars in that account - however it is a start, and it is money creating money.

Next, invest in cash market funds. This could often be done through your bank. These funds have higher interest payouts than typical savings accounts, but they work pretty much the same way. These are short term investments, therefore your money won't be tied up for a long amount of your time - but once more, it's cash making money.

Certificates of Deposit are sound investments with no risk. The interest rates on CD's are typically above those of savings accounts or Money Market Funds.

You'll choose the period of your investment, and interest is paid often until the CD reaches maturity. CD's will be purchased at your bank, and your bank will insure them against loss. When the CD reaches maturity, you receive your original investment, plus the interest that the CD has earned.

If you're just beginning, one or all of these three types of investments is the best starting point. Once more, this will enable your money to start out creating cash for you while you learn a lot about investing in other places. - 23309

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